HDB Conservancy Charges – All the costs in one place

August 24, 2018

If you are looking to buy a HDB or already own one, one of the costs that you will have to contend with as a homeowner is the HDB conservancy charges. In June 2018 this year, it was announced that all 15 town councils that are managed by the PAP have increased the HDB conservancy charges for all homeowners. The increases will be phased over two years, so the next round is scheduled to be on 1st June 2019 next year.

The 15 PAP-run town councils are:

Ang Mo Kio
Bishan-Toa Payoh
Chua Chu Kang
East Coast-Fengshan
Holland-Bukit Panjang
Jalan Besar
Jurong-Clementi
Marine Parade
Marsiling-Yew Tee
Nee Soon
Pasir Ris-Punggol
Sembawang
Tanjong Pagar
Tampines
West Coast

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Why is there an increase in the HDB conservancy charges?

The increase is because of the higher cleaning costs as these contribute towards one fifth of each town council’s yearly expenses. This is because the cleaning companies now spend more on mechanisation, training and progressive wages for their workers. Pest control costs have also gone up since common areas are now receiving more treatments.

Additionally, the increases will be used to contribute to the decreasing funds of the town councils. The boost to the town council sinking funds will allow them to maintain and replace old lifts as well as carry out the Lift Enhancement Programme as the estates get older. Earlier in the year, the Government announced that all town councils will have to set aside at least 14 percent as a lift replacement fund, which would cause additional strain to the resources.

The good news here is that there will be rebates given to offset the increases. Over the months of April, July, October and January next year, around 900,000 eligible Singaporean households living in HDB flats will receive rebates worth $126 million for the HDB conservancy charges.

Source

HDB conservancy charges for each town council

Every town council will have different conservancy charges, so to make things easier, we have compiled all the charges from the 15 different town councils in one table.

Ang Mo Kio	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$55.50	$21.00
2-room flat	$59.00	$31.00
3-room flat	$67.00	$47.50
4-room flat	$72.50	$63.00
4-room Design& build or Design Plus Flat	$77.00	$67.00
4-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$82.00	$72.00
5-room flat	$85.00	$78.00
5-room Design & Build or Design Plus Flat	$89.00	$83.00
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$90.00	$90.00
Executive apartment or maisonette	$100.00	$100.00
Executive Design & Build or Design Executive Flat	$102.00	$102.00

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Bishan-Toa Payoh	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$58.50	$22.00
2-room flat	$62.00	$33.50
3-room flat	$67.00	$48.00
3-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$77.50	$59.00
4-room flat	$74.00	$64.00
4-room Design& build or Design Plus flat	$91.00	$81.00
5-room flat	$79.00	$79.00
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$104.00	$104.00
Executive apartment or maisonette	$109.50	$109.50
Multi-Gen Type A	$114.50	$114.50
Multi-Gen Type B & C	$109.50	$109.50

Choa Chu Kang	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$58.50	$20.50
2-room flat	$61.00	$31.50
3-room flat	$68.50	$47.00
4-room flat	$76.50	$63.50
5-room flat	$83.00	$79.50
Executive apartment or maisonette	$103.00	$99.50

East Coast-Fengshan	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$56.50	$20.50
2-room flat	$58.50	$30.50
3-room flat	$64.50	$46.50
4-room flat	$73.50	$64.00
4-room Design& build or Design Plus flat	$85.50	$76.00
5-room flat	$80.50	NA
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$104.50	NA
Executive apartment or maisonette	$103.50	NA

Holland-Bukit Panjang	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$54.20	$20.50
2-room flat	$56.70	$30.50
3-room flat	$63.00	$46.00
3-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$79.50	$62.50
4-room flat	$72.50	$63.50
4-room Design& build or Design Plus flat	$88.00	$79.00
5-room flat	$86.50	$79.50
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$99.50	NA
Executive apartment or maisonette	$101.00	NA
Multi-Gen Type A	$114.50	$114.50
Multi-Gen Type B & C	$109.50	$109.50

Jalan Besar	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$56.00	$20.50
2-room flat	$56.80	$29.50
3-room flat	$66.00	$45.00
3-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$75.00	$53.50
4-room flat	$73.50	$61.50
4-room Design& build or Design Plus flat	$92.00	$79.80
5-room flat	$85.00	$77.00
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$102.00	NA
Executive apartment or maisonette	$98.00	NA

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Jurong-Clementi	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$60.50	$19.50
2-room flat	$66.50	$29.50
3-room flat	$73.50	$47.50
3-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat at Lake Vista@Yuan Ching	$85.50	$67.00
4-room flat	$79.50	$63.00
4-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat at Lake Vista@Yuan Ching	$98.00	$82.00
5-room flat	$88.50	$78.50
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat at Lake Vista@Yuan Ching	$109.50	$97.00
Executive apartment or maisonette	$101.00	NA

Marine Parade	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$59.50	$20.50
2-room flat	$63.00	$30.50
3-room flat	$68.50	$46.50
4-room flat	$75.50	$62.50
5-room flat	$88.00	$80.50
Executive apartment or maisonette	$102.50	NA

Marsiling-Yew Tee	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$57.50	$20.50
2-room flat	$59.50	$31.00
3-room flat	$68.50	$46.00
4-room flat	$73.50	$62.00
5-room flat	$85.00	$78.50
Executive apartment or maisonette	$103.00	NA

Nee Soon	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$58.00	$20.00
2-room flat	$61.00	$29.00
3-room flat	$71.00	$45.50
3-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$73.00	$51.50
4-room flat	$76.00	$63.00
4-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$82.00	$71.00
5-room flat	$86.00	$79.00
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$98.00	$90.00
Executive apartment or maisonette	$103.00	$101.00
3-generation	$90.00	$81.00
Multi-Gen Type A	$107.00	NA
Multi-Gen Type B	$102.00	NA

Pasir Ris-Punggol	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$55.50	$20.50
2-room flat	$60.50	$30.50
3-room flat	$70.00	$44.50
3-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$73.50	$48.00
4-room flat	$80.50	$62.00
4-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$83.00	$68.00
5-room flat	$89.00	$78.00
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$93.50	$83.50
Executive apartment or maisonette	$99.00	$99.00
Executive apartment or maisonette (D&B)	$104.50	$104.50

Sembawang	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$58.00	$20.00
2-room flat	$61.00	$29.50
3-room flat	$71.00	$45.50
4-room flat	$76.00	$63.00
5-room flat	$86.00	$79.00
Executive apartment or maisonette	$103.00	$101.00

Tanjong Pagar	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$54.70	$21.00
2-room flat	$56.70	$30.50
3-room flat	$62.00	$45.00
4-room flat	$73.00	$64.00
4-room Pinnacle@Duxton	$118.00	$109.00
5-room flat	$80.00	NA
5-room Pinnacle@Duxton	$134.00	NA
Executive apartment or maisonette	$108.50	NA
6-room flat or Penthouse	$172.00	NA

Tampines	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$58.00	$20.50
2-room flat	$62.00	$31.00
2-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$68.00	$35.50
3-room flat	$68.50	$46.50
3-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$75.00	$61.30
4-room flat	$75.50	$63.50
4-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$84.50	$73.00
5-room flat	$86.40	$79.50
5-room Design, Build and Sell Scheme Flat	$99.50	$99.50
Executive apartment or maisonette	$102.00	$102.00
Multi-Gen (models 07)	$113.50	$113.50
Multi-Gen (models 08 and 09)	$107.50	$107.50

West Coast	Normal Rates	Reduced Rates
1-room flat	$54.70	$21.00
2-room flat	$56.20	$30.00
3-room flat	$63.50	$46.00
4-room flat	$72.00	$63.00
5-room flat	$85.00	$79.00
5-room (3-generation)	$89.50	$83.50
Executive apartment or maisonette	$101.00	NA

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Frequently asked questions

Why did HDB conservancy charges increase in 2018?

The increase was due to higher cleaning costs, increased pest control expenses, and the need to contribute to the town councils' sinking funds for maintenance and replacement of old lifts.

How will the HDB conservancy charges be adjusted in the future?

The increases are phased over two years, with the next adjustment scheduled for 1st June 2019, and rebates will be given to offset the increases.

Are conservancy charges the same for all HDB flats across different town councils?

No, each town council has different conservancy charges, which vary depending on the location and flat type.

What types of rebates are available for HDB homeowners facing higher conservancy charges?

Eligible households will receive rebates worth $126 million over four months to offset the increases.

What is the purpose of the funds collected from conservancy charges?

The funds are used for cleaning, pest control, maintaining estate facilities, and contributing to the town councils' sinking funds for future repairs and upgrades.

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Sean Goh

Sean has a writing experience of 3 years and is currently with Stacked Homes focused on general property research, helping to pen articles focused on condos. In his free time, he enjoys photography and coffee tasting.

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